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This week, KFC Global’s Chief Development Officer Nivera Wallani and Chief Sustainability Officer Nira Johri spoke at Innovation Forum’s Future of Food and Beverage conference about why cross-functional engagement is the key to turning sustainability ambitions into reality.

They shared how our development, operations, HR, supply chain and marketing teams are working together to engage employees, suppliers and franchisees, create cross-functional governance and embed sustainability throughout our business strategy.

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AI has transformed the job market in the last year, here’s how recent grads can be better prepared.

While many in Gen Z are fearful of how AI could affect their job security, a new IBM study revealed this boom could actually create jobs. 40% of CEOs surveyed plan to hire additional staff because of generative AI and 51% percent say they are hiring for generative AI roles that did not exist last year, with more than half saying they are struggling to fill key technology roles. 

“There is a shift towards hiring people with these skills,” says Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at IBM. “If you do not have basic AI skills, or even advanced AI skills, it is going to be more challenging for you to find meaningful employment.”

To capitalize upon these job opportunities, Nixon-Saintil suggests young people begin educating themselves on AI now. She says that there are many free resources and tools online that teach prompt writing, AI ethics and more. 

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One small manufacturing change can have an incredible environmental impact.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is partnering with Sherwin Williams General Industrial to become the first industrial company in its market space to implement a powder paint with key sustainability attributes. Rockwell will convert most North American painted products (more than half of Rockwell’s global usage) to the Sherwin Williams paint called Powdura® ECO. Both companies have strong commitments to improving sustainability in their operations and supporting a circular economy.

Powdura ECO uses resins containing up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic (rPETs) to reduce carbon emissions and put circular economy principles into action, ultimately helping to mitigate plastic pollution. A next-level approach to sustainability, Powdura ECO offers a remarkable solution to reducing CO2 emissions while maintaining uncompromised performance.

During the second half of FY24, Rockwell will switch over its largest volume paint, used mainly on low voltage and medium voltage motor control centers. This will transition roughly 50% of Rockwell’s global paint to a sustainable option, diverting 4.1 million water bottles annually from landfills, and saving 1,232 tons of CO2 after 10 years (based on 410,000 lbs. used annually projected from FY24 sales).

“Powdura ECO helps reduce plastic pollution by giving plastic waste a second life, reusing it as a core raw material in the coating,” said Tony Johnson, marketing manager, Sherwin-Williams.

Learn more about Rockwell’s sustainably advantaged solutions.

The company’s 25th Sustainability Report also details:

An action-oriented approach towards food systems[1] transformation, establishing four key pathways with targets, as launched at COP28.The launch of an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier, with 90% renewable content.A 47% reduction in operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions[2] since 2019.

Tetra Pak launches its 25th Sustainability Report, which tracks the progress the company has made against its sustainability agenda. It focuses on five interdependent areas: food systems, circularity, climate, nature and social sustainability.

The company’s Sustainability Report FY23[3] shows a 20% reduction in value chain[4] GHG emissions and a 47% reduction in GHG emissions across its own operations since 2019. The latter puts Tetra Pak on track to meet its target of net zero GHG emissions in its own operations by 2030[5] and supports the company’s long-term ambition to work together with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders and achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.[6]

Another major milestone saw the launch of an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier, reducing its carbon footprint by a third (33%)[7] and bringing the company a step closer to developing the world’s most sustainable food package.[8] This world-first was a result of a €100 million investment in packaging research and development in 2023, with the same investment planned annually for the next five to ten years.

Adolfo Orive, President & CEO at Tetra Pak, comments: “Collaboration across the food industry is ever more important to feed a growing population sustainably. Our global presence and end-to-end solutions give us opportunities every day to collaborate with stakeholders across the value chain, from farmers and food producers, to suppliers, policy makers, consumers and others. We understand the responsibility that comes with this role. We remain committed to playing our part to transform the world’s food systems, to ensure they are more secure, resilient and sustainable.”

Tetra Pak’s Sustainability Report FY23 highlights further company achievements in the past year, and its ongoing initiatives to protect food, people and the planet. These include:

Expanding School Feeding Programmes: The company helped 64 million children in 49 countries to get access to milk and other nutritious beverages through School Feeding Programmes.Accelerating Recycling: Amount of carton packages collected and sent for recycling across the world rose by 7% compared to 2022. Additionally, there was a 14% increase in the volume of polyAl[9] sent for recycling.[10]Getting recognition, again, for Leadership in Corporate Transparency and Performance: For the eighth consecutive year, Tetra Pak was included in the CDP Forests ‘A List’. Additionally, the company received an ‘A-‘ rating in Water Security, despite it being the first year of reporting in this area.Actively implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The full FY23 report can be found here.

Tetra Pak PR Contact:
Lucia Freschi 
Tetra Pak
Tel: +39 347 2632237

[1] Definition: A food system is a system that embraces all the elements (environment, people, inputs, processes, infrastructure, institutions, markets and trade) and activities that relate to the production, processing, distribution and marketing, preparation and consumption of food and the outputs of these activities, including socio-economic and environmental outcomes. Source: High Level Task Force on Global Food and Nutrition Security (HLTF) (un.org)
[2] Scopes 1, 2 and business travel
[3] Financial year 2023 (FY23) is the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
[4] Scopes 1, 2 & 3. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain.
[5] Scopes 1, 2 and business travel – compared to 2019.
[6] Scopes 1, 2 & 3 – compared to 2019.
[7] Carbon Trust™-verified Tetra Pak ‘Carton CO2 Calculator’ model version 9 (valid from 2023-01-01). Scope: cradle-to-grave measurement of a Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton with plant-based polymers in coating and paper-based barrier compared to a standard Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf package. Geography: EU Industry data.
[8] Tetra Pak’s ambition is to create the ‘world’s most sustainable food package. This means creating cartons that are made of renewable or recycled materials, which are responsibly sourced, thereby helping protect and restore our planet’s climate, resources and biodiversity; contributing towards low carbon production and distribution; convenient and safe, therefore helping to enable a resilient food system; fully recyclable.
[9] The non-fibre component of carton packages is known as polyAl, which designates the layers of polyethylene and aluminium being used as barrier against oxygen and humidity to protect the food content in aseptic carton packages.
[10] For the reported carton packages collected for recycling, we use, where available, official publicly available data from renowned sources, such as governmental agency, registered recovery organisation, nationwide industry association, NGO, etc., reported on a regular basis using a consistent approach.

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Through the National Park Foundation’s Outdoor Exploration initiative and ParkVentures program, Subaru is helping more people create life-long relationships with the outdoors. In 2022, through the support of Subaru, ParkVentures supported the efforts of more than 55 organizations to connect more people, including those with differing abilities, to meaningful experiences in our national parks. Among those organizations is Black People Who Hike. Subaru developed a direct relationship with this organization which aims to help address the lack of representation in parks by empowering, educating and engaging Black people in the outdoors.

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The world is on the cusp of actualizing a number of exciting technologies which hold the potential to profoundly impact our planet and our lived experience. Whether in 6G, artificial intelligence, or advancements in sustainability, Keysight’s role in providing advanced design, validation, and test solutions is more relevant than ever.

Keysight has long strived to make a positive impact on society and fiscal year 2023 was no different. Through technology that accelerates innovation to connect and secure the world, and our practice of employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible operations, we remained steadfast in our commitment to corporate social responsibility and made material progress on our results.

As a technology company, we are keenly aware of the opportunity for innovations to drive a sustainable and thriving societal future. Through our sustainability-linked solutions, Keysight supports our customers’ purposeful technologies across the clean tech, social impact and wellness, and network safety and security markets. In our fiscal year 2023, we made numerous contributions to sustainability across automotive and energy, and notably, in the security space. We joined other industry leaders at the White House for the launch of a new cybersecurity labeling initiative for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Such developments, along with Keysight’s product life cycle which is based on the principles of a circular economy, support our sustainability goals while helping customers meet their own corporate social responsibility objectives.

We continued to make progress toward our goal of net zero emissions in company operations by end of fiscal year 2040. Our team worked extensively to develop and submit our science-based targets (SBTs) to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in fiscal year 2023, and we were delighted to have them approved in October 2023. These targets provide clear objectives for our strategy to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions in line with a 1.5°C trajectory and to engage customers in setting their own SBTs.

Our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion remained a strategic company priority. In fiscal year 2023, we delivered on commitments to increase women hires globally and underrepresented minority hires in the US, moving towards more balanced representation across the company. We remain committed to advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education while simultaneously supporting the development of a skilled pipeline of diverse employees and technology workers through our engagement of more than 1.8 million students, future engineers, and technology skill learners in fiscal year 2023.

Looking to the future, we are resolute in continuing to help build a better planet and society while delivering results for stakeholders. I am energized by the challenge and by the commitment and contributions our team and business are making.

Satish Dhanasekaran 
President and Chief Executive Officer

Read the full 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Eastman

Finland’s winter weather as early as October and ends as late as April, making snow and ice a challenge for Finavia, the company that manages the country’s airports. Another challenge is protecting Finland’s environment, especially water resources, from pollution.

“Safety is our top priority,” said Heikki Heinijoki, head of airport engineering for Finavia. “We must provide safe air travel both on ground and in the sky, and we also need to protect the safety of Finland’s natural resources. We need products during extreme winter weather that ensure both.”

Finavia uses Eastman Clearway® de-icer to keep runways and taxiways safe to operate throughout winter at its 16 airports. In addition to being a trusted de-icer, Clearway also aligns with Finland and Finavia’s commitment to the environment because of its biodegradability.

“When de-icer is applied to runways and taxiways in winter weather, the ice and snow melts and de-icer ends up in surface waters,” said Ingo Stork, Eastman sales manager. “That’s why there’s a focus on environmental friendliness that won’t harm the surface waters or organisms living in the water.”

Finland’s sustainable development goals aim to prevent water pollution, curb industrial emissions and clean polluted waterways. Finavia also has sustainable air traffic goals, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2025. 

Clearway has been known for its biodegradability and low aquatic toxicity for more than 30 years. It meets all relevant environmental and ecological requirements and carries the Blue Angel Ecolabel, certifying its environmental friendliness. Eastman’s team also tests to ensure Clearway’s limited impact on the environment.

“Air travel is crucial, and we can’t risk safety or delays caused by winter weather,” said Heinijoki. “We know we can trust Eastman’s dedicated team, support and product. That’s why we’ve used Clearway de-icer for many years. We know our flight schedules will stay on track while using a product that helps us progress toward our sustainability goals.”

Eastman changed Clearway’s production process from heavy fuel oil to natural gas, so its carbon footprint is reduced. Lowering carbon dioxide emissions is challenging for the air travel industry because planes emit the gas, but Finavia has on-ground ways to improve the carbon footprint, including using Clearway.

Clearway is manufactured at Eastman’s site in Oulu, Finland. Finavia also gets support from Eastman experts. Everything from supply logistics to environmental testing is provided by Eastman to ensure Finavia’s runways and taxiways are clear all winter.

“This is very collaborative work,” said Milena Costa, Eastman customer service representative. “There’s a lot of people involved. We have a fantastic team at the plant in Oulu, and they are the stars of the show.”

Jessica Dieckmann and Jeremy Stewart are changing lives through powerful not-for-profits. Their nominations earned Rebuild Yourself and the McGlynn Center $10,000 grants from the Baker Tilly Foundation.

Each year through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn more about two organizations that received grants this year.

Transforming lives through social support

“When is the next session?”

Those were the words of administrative supervisor Jessica Dieckmann’s son, Evan, after his first visit with Rebuild Yourself.

“Evan struggled with depression and wasn’t receptive to traditional therapy; I needed to get him better help,” Jessica said. “He needed a more social environment, and Rebuild Yourself wasted no time in supporting him.”

Weekly sessions focused on communication, problem solving and self-esteem equipped Evan with life skills to manage anxiety and express himself. He even became a volunteer, eager to support others and spread the word about the program’s benefits.

Paying it forward 

Jessica was so impressed with Rebuild Yourself’s work she contacted the founder, Cynthia Borgwing, and asked how Jessica could contribute.

“I was the first to offer help after using their services,” Jessica said. “It’s been transformative for my son, so I’ve made it my mission to help them in any way I can.”

Now the organization’s treasurer, Jessica is spearheading the program’s expansion. Rebuild Yourself has since grown from one location to five and serves over 600 students. Leveraging her network, Jessica has brought in local entrepreneurs to lead hands-on workshops with students.

Rebuild Yourself offers their services entirely free. Funding is provided through local donations and an annual gala. The $10,000 Baker Tilly Wishes grant will help the organization reach even more families.

Setting up students of Wilkes-Barre up for success

The McGlynn Center in Wilkes-Barre has a remarkable track record: for 30 years, no child participating in their programs has entered the juvenile justice system.

This after-school and summer program serves over 150 students by providing free tutoring, recreational activities and cultural enrichment — all in a safe and supportive environment.

For Assurance Managing Director Jeremy Stewart, volunteering at the McGlynn Center offers immediate and lasting rewards.

“The kids’ love for the program is truly heartwarming,” Jeremy said. “The benefits are clear and long term. We’ve witnessed many former students become valued members of the community.”

Jeremy began volunteering in 2018, initially supporting fundraising efforts. Now their finance director and a board member, Jeremy helps tutor students and chaperone events. His favorite is the annual holiday party, where students compete in an art contest by drawing their dream Christmas tree.

“Last year, one of our youngest students won third place,” Jeremy recalled. “The joy on her face was unforgettable. She jumped up and down, tears in her eyes, absolutely thrilled.”

With three full-time employees, the McGlynn Center relies on grants to sustain its programs. The $10,000 Baker Tilly Wishes grant was crucial, according to Jeremy. The funding will be a substantial help to the children served by the McGlynn Center.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 11, 2024 /3BL/ – In another endorsement of its commitment to sustainability and the environment, DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, has achieved Green Marine recertification for its Fairview Container Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert. This achievement underscores DP World’s role as a frontrunner in environmentally responsible maritime operations.

DP World Prince Rupert converted the Fairview terminal from a general cargo facility to a state-of-the-art container handling facility in October 2007. Today, the Fairview terminal is instrumental in shortening transit times between Asia and North American markets. Designed for high-efficiency intermodal transfers, the facility significantly reduces overall transit durations by swiftly moving containers between ships and rail.

Green Marine is the leading environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry, and provides certifications for shipyards, ship owners, ports, and terminals. A voluntary initiative, Green Marine helps its participants improve their environmental performance beyond regulations. DP World first joined the Green Marine program in 2021. 

Green Marine evaluated DP World Prince Rupert on six key performance indicators (KPIs): greenhouse gas and air pollutants management, spill prevention and stormwater handling, community impact, environmental leadership, waste management, and community relations. These KPIs are ranked on a scale from 1-to-5, with progress evaluated yearly. Green Marine’s focus is on continuous improvement; to maintain certification, each participant must have a one-point increase in one KPI each year.

Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said:“Receiving the Green Marine certification not only reinforces Prince Rupert’s reputation as a leader in environmental stewardship but also elevates the standard for sustainable port operations globally. We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to fostering a more sustainable future in international trade.”

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DP World Americas Media Contact:

Melina Vissat, Head of Communications
M: (+1) 704-605-6159
E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com

About DP World 

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Regency Centers brought home two awards at this year’s ICSC MAXI Global Awards ceremony, which features the premier recognition of excellence, innovation and creativity, and highlights the retail real estate industry’s most innovative events, programs and technologies that add value to marketplaces and companies internationally.

The awards included a Silver for “The Abbot Spotlight: The Unofficial Gateway to Harvard Square,” and a Gold for the industry’s first known intercompany partnership, “Signs of HOPE,” which was collaboratively submitted by Brixmor Property Group, Regency Centers, Kimco Realty, Kite Realty Group, Peterson Companies, Sterling Organization, and Urban Edge Properties.

The Abbot Spotlight: The Unofficial Gateway to Harvard Square
(B2B, Single Marketplace)

The Abbot Spotlight is an ongoing initiative to showcase an award-winning historic renovation/redevelopment in the vibrant heart of Harvard Square, one of America’s greatest intellectual hubs. This 65,000 SF mixed-use asset is situated in the heart of Cambridge, MA, directly connected to the best retail and placemaking amenities in the market. This property was deserving of an elevated marketing campaign; amplified by a narrative-driven, visually stunning digital production that served as its vehicle for promotion after one of the market’s worst economic downturns.

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It’s a great honor and a fantastic recognition for all involved,” said Eric Davidson, Senior Communications Manager. “The story of The Abbot’s transformation doesn’t happen without the work of Sam Steibel, David Sherin, and Krista Di Iaconi. The B2B and brand narrative was helmed by two of the best in the industry with Faith Hershey and Ivan Do. And of course, the visual expertise and craftsmanship of Quiet Valor’s incredibly talented team really brought this to life ‘on-screen.’ Our merchants, the city of Cambridge, our property operations team – the list goes on. My favorite piece of video content is Heat with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, but The Abbot Spotlight is a close second.

Signs of HOPE
(Community, Company)

Despite an increase in suicide rates, only 17% of Americans were aware of the 988 Lifeline, a free lifesaving resource offered by the federal government for mental health crises calls. The urgency was clear: mental wellness is relevant to every community, regardless of geography or demographics, impacting 22% of Americans in 2021. As a result, seven open-air center landlords collaborated on the industry’s first known intercompany partnership to permanently install Signs of HOPE, car park pole signage promoting the 988 Lifeline, in 1,450 shopping centers in 40 states. Together, this portfolio serves 42% of the U.S. population with 251M people who make 4.2 billion visits annually.

Click here to view the award submission.

Being a part of something that has the potential to give hope to those who need it, and even help save lives, is incredibly gratifying,” said Jan Hanak, Vice President, Marketing + Communications. “To have our industry celebrate our collective efforts in this important endeavor is icing on the cake!

Learn more about the ICSC Global Maxi awards here.

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